GRE Word List

AVOCATION

a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby

The meaning of the word avocation is a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby.

Random words

WordMeaning
genrea category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content
healthyenjoying good health
divulgeto make known (something, such as a confidence or secret)
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection
discordantbeing at variance : disagreeing
genuflectto bend the knee
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
sinewyfull of sinews: such as
pedantone who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge